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Zero is considered a divisor in the context of division when it divides any non-zero number, resulting in zero. However, in standard arithmetic, division by zero is undefined, meaning that zero cannot be a divisor of itself or any other number. Therefore, while zero can be a divisor in certain contexts (like in the case of the expression (0 \div a) where (a \neq 0)), it cannot serve as a divisor in a conventional sense when it comes to division operations.

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Is zero a never or sometimes or a always divisor?

Zero is never a divisor. Dividing any number by zero is undefined, as it does not produce a meaningful or finite result. Therefore, you cannot divide by zero in any mathematical context, making it impossible for zero to serve as a divisor.


What number that cannot be used as divisor?

A number that cannot be used as a divisor is zero. Dividing by zero is undefined in mathematics because it does not result in a finite or meaningful value. Any number divided by zero does not produce a valid result, making zero an invalid divisor.


What isThe divisor of a fraction?

Any non-zero number can be the divisor of a fraction.


Why can you divide 0 by 3 but not 3 by 0?

Division can be thought of as the opposite of multiplication: 0 ÷ 3 is the same as saying "what number when multiplied by 3 results in 0"; answer: 0. 3 ÷ 0 is the same as saying "what number when multiplied by 0 results in 3"; no number when multiplied by 0 results in 3 (as 0 times anything is 0), thus it can't be done. Alternatively, division tells you how many times you need to, or can, subtract the divisor from the dividend to get to zero. If you start with a dividend of zero and a non-zero divisor, you don't need to, nor can you, subtract the divisor to get to zero. If you start with a non-zero dividend, and a zero divisor, no matter how many times you subtract the divisor you will never get to zero - the dividend stays the same. With a zero dividend and a zero divisor, you have reached zero when you start, BUT you can subtract the divisor and the dividend will then become (stay) zero; thus zero divided by zero is any number you want - in calculus there are rules which specify the value to use in different circumstances.


What does A quotient undefined?

A quotient is undefined if the divisor is zero.


Which is the maths method that zero is not used?

Zero is not used as the divisor when dividing with the process of division.


How many possible remainders are there if 4 is the divisor?

Only 3 non-zero remainders.1, 2, and 3 are the only possible non-zero remainders since any number greater than or equal to the divisor could also be divided, to result in a new quotient. A remainder of zero, means that the dividend is divisible by the divisor (the divisor is a factor of the number)


Why is divisor zero if the quotient of two numbers is the same as the dividend?

If the quotient of two numbers is the same as the dividend, it implies that dividing the dividend by the divisor gives a result equal to the dividend itself. Mathematically, this can be written as ( \frac{a}{b} = a ), where ( a ) is the dividend and ( b ) is the divisor. Rearranging gives ( a = a \cdot b ), which can only hold true if ( b = 0 ) (since any number multiplied by zero equals zero) or if ( a = 0 ). Thus, in this case, the divisor must be zero.


When a zero is divided by a non integer the quotient is?

Zero, unless the divisor is 0 in whichcase the quotient is not defined.


Why is 0 not a factor of any whole number?

For zero to be a factor of a number, there would have to be another factor paired with it. Since zero times anything is zero, you will never be able to multiply zero with anything to get any number other than zero.


What is a quotient of two integers where the divisor is never zero?

It is a rational number.


Can the remainder in a division problem ever equal the divisor why or why not?

No, the remainder in a division problem cannot equal the divisor. The remainder is defined as the amount left over after division when the dividend is not evenly divisible by the divisor. By definition, the remainder must be less than the divisor; if it were equal to the divisor, it would indicate that the dividend is divisible by the divisor, resulting in a remainder of zero.